AK Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 5

Question 1

Alaska authorizes remote online notarization (RON). What technology requirement must be met during a RON session?

Accepted Answer

Real-time two-way audio-visual communication that allows the notary to see and interact with the signer

Answer

Alaska's RON law requires real-time audio-visual technology that allows the notary and signer to see and communicate with each other simultaneously throughout the session.

Question 2

For a remote online notarization in Alaska, how must the notary verify the identity of the remote signer?

Accepted Answer

Using knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and/or credential analysis of an ID presented via video

Answer

Alaska's RON rules require knowledge-based authentication (dynamic KBA quiz) and/or credential analysis technology to verify the remote signer's identity.

Question 3

Under Alaska's RON framework, where is the notarial act considered to have occurred?

Accepted Answer

At the physical location of the notary in Alaska

Answer

The notarial act is deemed to occur at the physical location of the notary in Alaska, regardless of where the signer is located.

Question 4

Although Alaska does not mandate a notary journal by statute, best practice recommends keeping one. What entry should be recorded for each notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Date, type of act, document type, signer's name, ID type used, and fee charged

Answer

Best-practice journal entries include the date and time, type of notarial act, document description, signer's name, identification method used, and the fee charged.

Question 5

An Alaska notary's commission expires. What should the notary do with their notary seal and journal records?

Accepted Answer

Surrender the seal to the state and retain journal records as long as required by best practices

Answer

Upon expiration, the notary should destroy or deface the seal so it cannot be misused, and retain journal records — which may be needed as evidence in future disputes — for a recommended period of at least five to ten years.

(AK Notary) Alaska Notary Exam Practice Test

(AK Notary) Alaska Notary Exam Practice Test

AK Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 5